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Study: Caterpillar Fungus Slows Cancer Cell Growth

British researchers have uncovered how cordycepin, a compound from the caterpillar fungus Cordyceps militaris used in traditional Chinese medicine, can slow cancer cell growth by interfering with cell growth signals. This discovery, published by the University of Nottingham, highlights cordycepin's potential as a basis for new cancer treatments that may be less harmful to healthy tissues. The study found that cordycepin is converted into cordycepin triphosphate, which mimics ATP and disrupts cancer cell growth pathways.

via Good News Network|

#cancerresearch #caterpillarfungus #chinesemedicine

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Zombie Fungus: A Potential Lifesaver for Humans

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that cordycepin, a compound from the parasitic fungus Cordyceps militaris, can block critical pathways for cancer cell growth. This compound, traditionally used in Chinese medicine, converts into cordycepin triphosphate, which inhibits cancer cell activity by targeting two signaling pathways. The findings, published in FEBS Letters, suggest potential for developing new cancer treatments that minimize damage to healthy tissue, though further research is needed.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer-research #cordycepin #cordyceps

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Caterpillar Fungus: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that cordycepin, a compound found in the parasitic fungus Cordyceps militaris, can disrupt tumor cell growth by blocking pathways that control cell growth. This compound, used in traditional Chinese medicine, shows potential as a cancer treatment, with derivatives already in human trials. The study, published in FEBS Letters, highlights cordycepin's ability to activate specific genes, offering a promising starting point for developing new cancer therapies.

via Gizmodo|

#cancer-research #cordycepin #cordyceps-militaris

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Caterpillar Fungus: A Promising Ally in Cancer Treatment

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered how cordycepin, a chemical from the caterpillar fungus Cordyceps militaris, can slow cancer cell growth by interrupting cell growth signals. This finding, published in FEBS Letters, suggests cordycepin could be a promising basis for new cancer treatments, as it targets growth pathways with potentially less harm to healthy tissues. The study highlights cordycepin's conversion to cordycepin triphosphate, which mimics ATP and affects cancer cells, offering insights for future drug development and patient monitoring.

via EurekAlert|

#cancer #caterpillar-fungus #cordycepin